The Cholmondeley Family have lived at Cholmondeley inCheshire since 1200. The present Castle was built in the early19th century by the 1st Marquess of Cholmondeley, and hasbeen home to successive generations. Lavinia DowagerMarchioness, wife of the 6th Marquess, lived at CholmondeleyCastle until her death in November 2015. Her son David, the 7thMarquess, and his family live at Houghton Hall in Norfolk anddivide their time between Norfolk and Cheshire.

The Dowager spent the greater part of her life creatingthese magnificent gardens, a legacy which continues today.Whatever the season there are always plants and shrubs inflower from early bulbs through different types of Magnolia,Camellia, Azalea and Rhododendron, a very fine Davidiainvolucrata in the Glade and varieties of Cornus andspecimen trees.

Visitors enter by the Deer Park Mere, home to many differentwaterfowl and freshwater fish. Those who take advantage of thepicnic site and children’s play area can walk around the lake andenjoy splendid views of the Castle, which stands dramatically onthe hill.

Our Tea Room issituated in thevery heart ofthe gardens,serving a range

of specialist teas,homemade

cakes, lightlunches,Snugbury’sice-cream

and milkshakes, all

freshly prepared to order. Last orders 4.45pm.

St. Nicholas Family Chapelis situated in the Parkaccessed either by car or onfoot and is well worth a visit to admire its stained glass altarwindow, ornate panelling and peaceful atmosphere.

Children will enjoy theopen spaces, hiddenpaths, play areas and theAdventure Den locatednear the Tea Room.

Cholmondeley Castle Farm Shop is situated near the CastleGardens exit and offers superb locallyproduced food and everyday essentials.

The CholmondeleyFamily

The CholmondeleyFamily

A path leads fromthe recentlyreplanted RoseGarden, with over350 roses and a new100m long doubleherbaceous border,through a sandstoneGatehouse into theTemple Garden.With its small lake and two islands the garden is enclosed by finespecimen trees and many varieties of shrubs which changedramatically with the seasons.

The Folly Garden hasrecently beenextended, with newwoodland borders. A feature of the gardenis the Gothic “ruin”,constructed out of local red sandstone.

The Cholmondeley Arms is a beautifulcountry Pub adjacent to CholmondeleyPark serving freshly prepared food all day every day, locally sourced cask aleson tap and nearly 200 different gins.Accommodation available. Visit www.cholmondeleyarms.co.uk or tel. 01829 720300.

The magnificentand ornate whitescreen gatesdesigned byBakewell are astriking feature ofthe gardens

The tranquil Lily pondsituated below the Castleallows access to the SilverGarden and Castle Terracewith magnificent viewsacross the Parkland area.

Tower Hill offersthe opportunity forwoodlandrambles amongstspecimen shrubsand trees. In Maythe hill is a sea ofbluebells.

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Located off the A49 Whitchurch Tarporley Road, conveniently nearChester, Northwich, Nantwich and Wrexham. (Railway stations at

Chester, Crewe, Nantwich and Whitchurch)

Opening Times 2018

Good Friday 30th March – Sunday 30th September 2018Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

11.00 am to 5.00 pm (last entry 4.30pm)OPEN FOR AUTUMN TINTS 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October

Please see website for amendments to opening dates and times

Admission Charges:

Adults £7 Children £4 (under 5’s free) (reduction for groups of 25 and over)Why not become a “Friend” of Cholmondeley ask on entry or visit website for details

DOGS ALLOWED ON LEADS

For Further Information:The Secretary, Cholmondeley Castle Cholmondeley

Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8AH. Tel: 01829 720383

Website: www.cholmondeleycastle.comFacebook:/cholmondeleycastlegardens

Twitter:@Cholmondeleycas

Instagram: Cholmondeley_Castle_Gardens

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Special Events 2018

MARCHGood Friday 30th March - Gardens officially open to the public for the season.

APRIL Easter Sunday 1st April - Family Easter Egg Hunt - 11.00am to 3pm

(Easter eggs and clue sheets available whilst stocks last).Wednesday 4th April - Spring Walk & Talk - 1.00 pm to 14.30.Sunday 29th April - Plant Hunters Fair www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk £3.50

entry (Gates Open at 10.00am)

MAY: THE MONTH OF MAY RHS MEMBERS ALLOWED FREE ACCESS TO THE GARDENS.Excludes starred items in May

Thursday 10th May - National Gardens Scheme Open for Charity 11.00 to 4.30pmSunday 13th May - Professor Humo’s Punch & Judy

Two half hour performances 1.00 and 3.00 pm at the Tea Room.Bank Holiday Monday 28th May -Jazz in the Gardens- 12.00 to 4.00 pm (at The Tea Room).

JUNE: Wednesday 13th June - Wildflower & Orchid Walk 13.00 – 14.30pmSaturday 16th & Sunday 17th June - Dogfest visit www.dog-fest.co.uk for details.Sunday 24th June - Triathlon at Cholmondeley Park - Garden Closed

visit www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk or telephone 01892 870681 JULY:Sunday 8th July - Teddy Bears Picnic 11.00 am to 4.00 pm with Professor Humo's

Punch & Judy, and lots of activities for the children. In Aid of the Wingate Centre Wrenbury see website for details www.thewingatecentre.co.uk/events/teddybearspicnic

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July - Cancer Research Bumper Weekendplease see website for details www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th July - Cholmondeley Castle Horse Trialsvisit www.musketeer.co.uk or telephone 01485 210070

AUGUST:Wednesday 1st August - Summer Walk & Talk 13.00 to 14.30Friday 17th to Tuesday 21st August - Berkeley Group Pony Club Championships

contact www.musketeer.co.uk or telephone 01485 210070Bank Holiday Monday 27th August - Jazz in the Gardens 12.00 to 4.00 pm

(at the Tea Room)

SEPTEMBER:THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER RHS MEMBERS ALLOWED FREE ACCESS TO THE GARDENS(Exc. Classic Car Rally 2nd September and Tough Mudder Sunday 9th September)

Sunday 2nd September - Classic Car Rally www.classicshows.org£9.00 Adults, £3.00 child (7 to 14 yrs) under 7's free. Entry to the gardens at event prices

Sunday 9th September - Gardens closed to the PublicSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th September - Tough Mudder

for more information visit www.toughmudder.co.uk

OCTOBER:Sunday 7th October - Autumn TintsSunday 14th October - Autumn TintsSunday 21st October - Autumn Walk and Talk 13.00 – 14.30Sunday 28th October - Autumn Festival (Last entry 4.00 pm)

For further details on all events and to check for amendmentsto opening days please visit www.cholmondeleycastle.com

Images courtesy of Joe Wainwright Photography & UK City Images.

Friends of Cholmondeley Ticket not valid for entry to this event

Caution should be taken around the grounds owing to irregular groundlevels, tree roots et., with sensible footwear being required at all times aspathways may become slippery. There are landscape features that includeshallow, but sheer drops. Care should be taken around trees. Please notethere are water hazards within the grounds and parental supervision isrequired at all times. Owing to the ground levels, shale pathways etc, someof the areas may be restricted for wheelchair access.

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